Dr. Sandip Ghosh vs Union of India and others

Updates

1. News19 May 2026

   New West Bengal government grants ED sanction to prosecute ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

   The newly formed West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has granted the required formal sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The government gave formal permission for an agency to proceed with a legal case against the former principal.

   Who:

   The West Bengal government is the authority granting permission, the Enforcement Directorate is the agency prosecuting, and Dr. Sandip Ghosh is the former principal.

   When:

   Reported on 19 May 2026.

   Where:

   Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The government granted the required formal sanction to allow the prosecution to move forward.

   What it means:

   The Enforcement Directorate now has the official authorization needed to start the legal process against the former principal.

   Zee News
2. News22 Aug 2024

   "Incident Has Attained A Status Of Global Importance": Calcutta HC On Dr. Sandip Ghosh's Plea Against

   The Calcutta High Court, while disposing the petition filed by the erstwhile Principal of RG Kar Medical College Dr Sandip Ghosh to restrain media houses...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court dismissed a request from a former principal to stop news organizations from reporting on him.

   Who:

   Dr. Sandip Ghosh is the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and the Calcutta High Court is the judicial body.

   When:

   Reported on 22 Aug 2024.

   Where:

   Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The court noted that the incident involving the doctor has reached a level of global importance.

   What it means:

   The legal attempt to block media coverage of the incident has been rejected by the court.

   Verdictum